NATE EXCHANGE

TRAINING COURSE:
TOWER CLIMBER and RESCUE – Competent Person


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Gravitec’s Tower Climber and Rescue course curriculum is a combination of classroom sessions focused on fall protection theory and practical hands-on exercises which train workers to a competent level in fall protection and rescue for the tower industry. Focusing on the use of a planned approach to working at heights, this course begins with basic fall protection theory and includes the five methods of the fall protection hierarchy and applicable local and state fall protection regulations and fall protection standards. It also introduces the most common fall protection tools and methods utilized to protect climbers from the various fall hazards encountered at tower sites with an overview of commercially available fall arrest systems. The function of each piece of equipment is discussed during interactive classroom sessions which are followed by extensive hands-on exercises for a complete fall protection learning experience. During the rescue portion of the course, students learn how to use the industry’s most common rescue devices to include, but not limited to, block and tackle systems and Gravitec’s TR (tower rescue) System. Students will have the opportunity to practice their rescue skills with the rescue system in a controlled environment. Their skills are confirmed with several problem-solving scenarios created by the instructor. These exercises are designed to simulate real-world rescue events. Upon completion of the course, students will have the skills necessary to perform a rescue anywhere on a tower using a the rescue system. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that the principles presented in the course are understood. Documentation is available to satisfy your company’s due diligence and regulatory requirements. 

This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2001), the highest industry standard for training. It also meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2007, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code. 

Gravitec can supply all necessary fall protection equipment for this course.

No cameras, camcorders, cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants or similar devices will be permitted during training.

*This course meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the NATE Tower Climber Fall Protection Training Standard (NATE CTS).

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*This course is discounted for NATE members.